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, ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - MAY 3, 2000 6 Commissioner Sand asked whether the rooftop unit on the proposed building addition will be . parallel to the angled wall on the east side of the building. Mr. Daniels confirmed the rooftop unit will run parallel to the building's radiant line. Commissioner Sand asked what view of the rooftop unit will be seen by Chatham Avenue residents. Mr. Pierce stated the residents will see the side of the unit which has a series of doors for maintenance access. Commissioner Sand stated he would like the applicant to maximize screening without incurring structural costs. He added he would wish to see additional metal screening on the south edge of the addition. Mr. Pierce stated that screening had been discussed with the previous City Planner, Ms. Randall, who indicated that screening would not be necessary. He expressed surprise that screening seemed to be a major issue. Commissioner Sand stated it was unfair to quote Ms. Randall in her absence, and noted that she had included the screening requirement in the Staff recommendation. Mr. Pierce stated he was surprised by that requirement also, and reiterated that he understood no screening would be required. Commissioner Sand asked for clarification with regard to a line depicted in a drawing, running . one to two feet above the roofline. Mr. Pierce stated that the line represents rooftop duct work. He added that duct work could be screened. Commissioner Sand suggested the south wall ofthe parapet tower of the new addition should be screened. Mr. Pierce stated that it could be screened. He asked whether metal screening would be acceptable. Commissioner Sand stated the screening should blend with the roofline on the addition. He added that it would satisfy him if the applicant made an effort to provide adequate screemng. Chair Erickson stated the proposed addition can become a significant issue if the original building was not designed in an appropriate manner. Chair Erickson stated that the portion ofthe Ordinance pertaining to screening of mechanical equipment on the roof states that equipment shall be screened and constructed to obstruct direct views of the equipment. He added the equipment is located inside the box which could be construed as screening for the equipment. Chair Erickson stated there is no way to effectively screen the rooftop unit from Chatham Avenue. He added the parapets could be raised around the new addition as high as practical to provide screening for the duct work and diminish the overall height of the cooling units. He added the boxes are clean, and the roof would have an orderly look. Commissioner Sand stated it does not appear to be economically feasible for the School District . to screen the units. He added he is satisfied that the applicants have made some efforts to screen the equipment.